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Memoirs have the power to move us, connect with us and allow us to share life changing experiences with people we’d otherwise never have the chance to know. Every Monday, we’re pleased to feature a memoir and open a window to someone else’s life.

As you can probably guess from the title, How to Piss in Public is not your typical memoir. While it’s about Gavin McInnes growing up punk in Ottawa, snorting cocaine and other drugs, hanging with Joe Strummer from The Clash, and having awkward moments with celebrities, it’s also about how he turned VICE magazine, a small Montreal publication, into a multimedia empire now based in New York, and how he gave birth to several successful viral videos.

This memoir details a variety of ridiculous and entertaining snippets from Gavin McInnes’ life, from streaking through New York City during the 2003 blackout to getting his mother so high she called the cops on goblins. Hailed by NBC as “The Godfather of Hipsterdom,” McInnes’ style is honest and raw. Ultimately, he just wants to make you laugh so hard you’d puke. Take a peek inside.

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After years of neglecting his health, A.J. Jacob’s wife looks at his body and tells him, “I don’t want to be a widow at 45.” Jacobs realizes it’s time to make a change—a drastic one. It’s not just about eating healthy, exercising regularly, or even finding ways to de-stress. It’s ultimately becoming “as healthy as humanly possible.” How does he choose to tackle the feat? Any and every way he can think of.

Drop Dead Healthy is Jacobs’ hilarious account of his year-long journey toward maximal health. He tries the caveman workout, where along with fellow cavemen in Central Park, he takes off his shirt and shoes and, well, acts like an aggressive caveman, all in the name of breaking of a sweat. He also tries veganism, the treadmill desk, extreme chewing, meditation and so much more, alongside the advice of doctors, personal trainers and other professionals.

This isn’t the first time Jacobs, editor-at-large for Esquire magaizine, has taken on a year-long goal of self-betterment. In his previous book The Know-It-All, Jacobs strides to become “the smartest person in the world,” as he endeavors to read all 32 volumes of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, join Mensa, and become a contestant on Jeopardy!, among other brain-challenging objectives. In The Year of Living Biblically, Jacobs aims to “follow the Bible as literally as possible.” What this means to him is growing a beard, not wearing clothes with mixed fibres, joining Biblical communities, and more.

Daring and challenging, it’s no surprise that Jacobs went for it all again with Drop Dead Healthy. Hear more about the book from Jacobs himself with his list of “4 Allegedly Bad Things That Are Actually Good for You” below:

For more about Drop Dead Healthy, check out this funny Q&A with Jacobs and more on this website. Drop Dead Healthy releases April 10, 2012.

Also, Jacobs’ first book, The Know-It-All, is currently on sale as an ebook from Kobo and iBooks for $4.99!

Don’t be a victim on April Fools’ Day — be the victor! We have the ultimate handbooks with a list of pranks and practical jokes to get you into the spirit of April Fools’ Day.

Tim Nyberg spent six years collecting pranks from fans around the world through his website. In The Practical Joker’s Handbook two-book series, he brings you a sly collection of his best and funniest finds. These handbooks are filled with tips, stories, and tactics to play at home, at work, at school — anywhere. From how to jury-rig a toilet tank to using a kazoo to place an order in the fast-foot drive-through, Nyberg delivers the goods.This one will have pranksters (and maybe even the victim) in stitches! But before you execute these pranks, remember, it’s only funny if both parties find humour (eventually) in the prank. With that said, here’s an excerpt with some pranks fromThe Practical Joker’s Handbook: The Sequel to get you started!

Need ideas for the perfect date? Recipes for romantic dinners? Gift ideas for your significant other? We’ve got you covered. Check out these great books to make this Valentine’s Day your best one ever!

In Fun & Creative Dates for Dating Couples: 52 Ways to Have Fun Together, you’ll find ideas for all kinds of dates to celebrate your relationship with that special someone — romantic dates, inspiring dates, even dates that challenge you! From rock climbing and hot air ballooning to playing in the rain or volunteering for a worthy cause, you’ll have a hard time choosing which one to do first.

The perfect Valentine’s Day charmer, this clever kit includes 10 games as well as a foldout game board to inspire your inner-Cupid. If you can’t decide what to play, then spin Cupid’s arrow and let it decide for you!

Express your love with handmade gifts, one of life’s most precious commodities. Gifts Cooks Loveoffers something for every level of cook and tips on how to beautifully wrap your edible gifts. The 40 recipes featured in this book will be sure to please all palates.

This is the ultimate cookbook that will help novice and pros alike make the most elegant meals from succulent steaks to fancy cocktails to decadent frozen desserts. In addition to having hundreds of recipes, The Joy of Cooking also includes cooking tips to ensure you make the most memorable meal ever!

These two guides make humourous gifts for brides-to-be or married couples on Valentine’s Day (as long as they have a great sense of humour!). They contain all the secrets to helping your special someone feel comfortable and content.